"VAN" (Sports Desk - 10.11.2025) :: The countdown is officially on! In just one month, the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025/26 — hockey’s “League of the Best” — will take center stage once again, bringing together the world’s top national teams in a season that promises elite competition, Olympic stakes, and unforgettable moments.
This season will begin on 9 December 2025, with the opening stages hosted in Ireland and Argentina, marking the start of another thrilling journey across multiple continents. The FIH Hockey Pro League continues to feature 9 best hockey nations in the men’s and women’s competitions, with 13 stages across 10 countries providing fans all around the world access to live action-packed encounters!
Olympic Pathway: Higher stakes than ever before!
The 2025/26 season holds special significance — it’s not just about the title. For the first time, the men’s and women’s champions of the FIH Hockey Pro League will earn direct qualification to the LA28 Olympic Games. Every match, every point, and every goal will carry immense weight as teams battle not only for glory but for taking a step forward towards their Olympic dreams.
As FIH President Tayyab Ikram put it:
“As we count down to the start of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025/26, a true showcase of world-class athletes, excitement is building across the global hockey community.
This time the stakes will be higher than they have ever before, as the Pro League becomes a pathway to the upcoming LA28 Olympics, with the men’s and women’s champions securing Olympic qualification!
With one month to go, we look forward to celebrating the athletes, teams and fans who make the ‘League of the Best’ a symbol of excellence in hockey.”
The Stages:
Ireland (9-14 December 2025) – Ireland, Belgium, England (women) & Belgium, England, Germany (men)
Argentina (9-14 December 2025) – Argentina, Germany, Netherlands (women) & Argentina, Netherlands, Pakistan (men)
China (5-10 February 2026) – China, England, Netherlands (women)
Spain (5-10 February 2026) – Spain, Belgium, Germany (women) & Spain, England, Netherlands (men)
Australia (10-15 February 2026) – Australia, Argentina, Ireland (women) & Australia, Germany, Pakistan (men)
India (10-15 February 2026) – India, Argentina, Belgium (men)
Australia (20-25 February 2026) – Australia, China, Spain (women) & Australia, India, Spain (men)
England (13-21 June 2026) – England, Australia, Germany (women) & England, Argentina, Australia (men)
Netherlands (13-21 June 2026) – Netherlands, Ireland, Spain (women) & Netherlands, Germany, India (men)
Belgium (13-21 June 2026) - Belgium, Argentina, China (women) & Belgium, Pakistan, Spain (men)
Belgium (23-28 June 2026) - Belgium, Australia, Netherlands (women) & Belgium, Australia, Netherlands (men)
Germany (23-28 June 2026) – Germany, China, Ireland (women) & Germany, Argentina, Spain (men)
England (23-28 June 2026) – England, Argentina, Spain (women) & England, India, Pakistan (men)
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